Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ravinder Tikoo, M.D.
Neurology · North Bergen, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Tikoo from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tikoo
Dr. Ravinder Tikoo is a neurology specialist in North Bergen, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tikoo performed 2,264 Medicare services across 950 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tikoo received a total of $23,670 from 70 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1642 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Tikoo is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 17% volume in NJ
$23,670 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,264
Medicare services
Top 17% in NJ for neurology
950
Unique beneficiaries
$107
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~119 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,131 | $77 | $208 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
472 | $89 | $447 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
251 | $188 | $670 |
| Complete ultrasound of brain blood flow An ultrasound test that evaluates blood flow within the brain's blood vessels. It uses sound waves to create images of the vessels and assess circulation. |
76 | $198 | $741 |
| Ultrasound of brain blood flow following medication An ultrasound test used to assess blood flow within the brain after a medication has been administered. |
76 | $199 | $741 |
| Ultrasound of brain blood flow An ultrasound test used to examine blood flow within the brain to check for blood clots. |
76 | $150 | $841 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
56 | $94 | $266 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
44 | $94 | $255 |
| Use of electrodes during balance testing Application of electrodes to monitor physiological responses during a balance assessment. |
44 | $10 | $26 |
| EEG brain wave test, 61-119 minutes This procedure measures electrical activity in the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp. It records brain wave patterns for a duration between 61 and 119 minutes. |
38 | $391 | $1,036 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$23,670
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,381/year across 7 years
Top 15% in NJ for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
70
Companies
1,642
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$23,611 (99.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$59 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,851
2023
$3,932
2022
$3,729
2021
$4,054
2020
$2,856
2019
$2,536
2018
$2,713
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$588
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$544
EMD Serono, Inc.
$511
MDD US Operations, LLC
$412
PFIZER INC.
$321
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$219
Lundbeck LLC
$212
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$187
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$134
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$125
Eisai Inc.
$124
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$98
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$63
Lilly USA, LLC
$57
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$57
Celgene Corporation
$34
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$33
SK Life Science, Inc.
$33
UCB, Inc.
$23
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Biogen, Inc.
$15
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$15
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$15
Abbott Laboratories
$13
Top 3 companies account for 42.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$3,567
EMD Serono, Inc.
$2,617
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$1,422
AbbVie Inc.
$1,299
ABBVIE INC.
$1,080
MDD US Operations, LLC
$902
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$797
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$777
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$774
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$695
ITI, Inc.
$645
Lundbeck LLC
$640
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$640
Lilly USA, LLC
$638
US WorldMeds, LLC
$614
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$584
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$554
PFIZER INC.
$553
SK Life Science, Inc.
$432
Allergan, Inc.
$429
Abbott Laboratories
$315
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$313
Celgene Corporation
$269
Eisai Inc.
$241
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$207
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$184
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$151
Biogen, Inc.
$131
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$129
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$125
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$120
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$119
Amgen Inc.
$118
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$105
UCB, Inc.
$96
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$92
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$85
Nevro Corp.
$84
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$78
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$75
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$73
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$67
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$63
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
GENZYME CORPORATION
$57
EISAI INC.
$54
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$49
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$49
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$44
Shionogi Inc
$40
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Novo Nordisk Inc
$35
AbbVie, Inc.
$28
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$28
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$27
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$27
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$26
G Medical Diagnostic Services, Inc.
$25
TG THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$23
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$23
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$15
Almatica Pharma LLC
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$14
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$14
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$13
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$13
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$12
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 32.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
1,313
Per 100K population
184.8
County median income
$90,032
Nearest hospital
PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Tikoo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of NJ peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Tikoo experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tikoo performed 1,131 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Tikoo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tikoo received a total of $23,670 from 70 companies across 1,642 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Tikoo's costs compare to other neurologists in North Bergen?
Dr. Tikoo's average Medicare payment per service is $107. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Tikoo) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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